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NEEDLEWORK » TAPESTRIES 
AND GOTHIC FURNITURE 


THE COLLECTION FORMED BY 


H.S. DE SOUHAMI 


OF PARIS 


Including Art Property from the 
Chateau de Courcelles 


Sarthe + France 


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AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION: INC 
MADISON AVENUE + 56rx TO 577H STREET 
NEW YORK 


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From Saturday - November 6+ To Time of Sale 
Weekdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 7 Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. 


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Friday and Saturday November 12 and 13 
Prerituni Cyd te 2:20 p. In. 


Beeieed ON AND SALE AT THE 


American Art Galleries 
Madison Avenue: 56th to 57th Street 
New York City 


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Mr. O. Bernet and Mr. H. H. Parke 


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Needlework / Uapestries ‘ 
and Gothic Furniture 


The Ualuable “Private Collection 
Formed by the Well Known 
Art Connoisseur and Lixpert 


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Conditions of Sale 


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Rejection oF Brps. Any bid which is not commensurate with the value 
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may be rejected by the auctioneer if in his judgment such bid would be 
likely to affect the sale injuriously. 


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CL If the two foregoing conditions are not complied with, the lot or lots so 
purchased may at the option of the auctioneer be put up again and re-sold. 
Risk AFTER Purcuase. Title passes upon the fall of the auctioneer’s ham- 
mer, and thereafter the property is at the purchaser’s risk, and neither the 
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such loss. 

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Suippinc. Shipping, boxing or wrapping of purchases is a business in which 
the Association is in no wise engaged, but the Association will, however, 


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such service. 

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point out any error, defect or imperfection, but guaranty is not made either 
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or pointed out. Every lot is sold “as is” and without recourse. (_ Every 
lot is on public exhibition one or more days prior to its sale, and the Associa- 
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effect that any lot has been incorrectly catalogued and in its judgment may 
thereafter sell the lot as catalogued or make mention of the opinion of such 
expert, who thereby will become responsible for such damage as might result 
were his opinion without foundation. 

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to be considered final and the highest bid shall in all cases be accepted by 
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damage shall hie. 

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exhibition or sale, the Association will permit such lot to be returned within 
ten days from the date of sale, and the purchase money will be refunded, 
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misunderstanding. Not only should the lot number be given, but also the 
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consists of one or more volumes of books or objects of art, the bid per 
volume or piece should also be stated. If the one transmitting the order is 
unknown to the Association, a deposit must be sent or reference submitted. 
Shipping directions should also be given. 


These conditions of sale cannct be altered except by the 
auctioneer or by an officer of the -Assoctation 


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HIS extremely interesting collection of Gothic art, tapestries and needle- 
work has been consigned to the American Art Association, Inc., for 
dispersal at public sale by Mr. H. S. de Souhami, the well-known con- 

noisseur of Paris and New York. A great lover of the art of the loom, Mr. de 
Souhami has been an extensive collector of tapestries and needlework, and among 
his many acquisitions during the past twenty years, he has conserved many of the 
rarest pieces for his own personal collection, and which have until now been con- 
tained in his residence at No. 13 Avenue du Bois de Boulogne, Paris. 

Recently Mr. de Souhami secured some of the art property from the historical 
Chateau de Courcelles, and together with his own collection he has included many 
examples of Gothic and Renaissance furniture—of a quality seldom found even in 
museums—from this chateau. The history of the famous chateau, built by Mansard 
in 1640, has been charmingly told by André Baunier in Sidonia, ou le Malheur 
@étre Jolie. It is situated on the old royal highway, midway between La Fléche and 
Le Mans (Sarthe). It took Louis de Champlin, its original owner, twenty years to 
build, and practically all of his fortune to adorn. Upon his death his widow, 
Madame de Courcelles, wée Marie de Neufville, totally ruined financially through 
her husband’s extravagances, was forced to abandon the chateau and its contents to 
creditors; it was later purchased by De Chamillard, and thereafter was occupied by 
the Comte Murat and a long line of his descendants. 

The most remarkable features of the chateau may be said to be the architectural 
achievement of the staircase, the chapel, which Du Chastelet Desboys made famous 
in 1665 in his Odyssée, and the magnificent boiseries, or painted wood panels, which 
have practically remained intact. The most interesting panels adorned the dining- 
room, and which Mr. de Souhami went to untold trouble and expense to bring to this 
country, thereby giving an idea of the beauty of this famous chateau and affording 
an opportunity to the art lovers of America to acquire a real gem! This dining-room 
—or salle de rendez-vous after the hunt—comprises fifty-four painted panels, the 
large ones representing the four seasons, landscapes, rivers, lakes, hunting scenes and 
the like, and the smaller ones vases of flowers, baskets of fruits and a variety of birds 
of plumage. The room is twenty-two feet seven inches square, ten feet two inches 
in height and it is fully described in the catalogue. 

Aside from the paneling, through all the vicissitudes which the chateau passed, 
some rare examples of Gothic and Renaissance furniture remained untouched, and 
are happily included in this collection: Two Gothic cupboards, numbers 139 and 
141 in the catalogue, are unique specimens of the fifteenth century; the wonder- 
ful Gothic carved oak stalls, numbers 140 and 150, are unsurpassed in any museum 
collection. Of the Renaissance period, the French carved walnut cabinet, number 
158, is a gem of its kind, as are also numbers 45 and 46, a pair of tapestry covered 
armchairs, with the finest frames of that epoch. 


In Mr. de Souhami’s personal collection, the main interest centres in the 
tapestries and in many specimens of needlework and furniture which are now almost 
impossible to find anywhere. Most important amongst the needlework panels is a 
set of six, numbers 214-219, after Vernet, representing water scenes and land- 
scapes with figures. “his set comes from the chateau de St. Jean des Essartiers 
(Manche), where they were hung in a beautiful Louis Seize paneled room, making 
a charming ensemble of pleasing scenes in brilliant colors. ‘This set may be said 
to be unique; it is the only known one in existence. Next in importance comes the 
rare set of early sixteenth century needlework panels, numbers 222-227, entirely 
executed in petit point, and presenting: The Creation of the World, The Creation 
of Adam, The Creation of Eve, Eve tempted by the Serpent, Adam and Eve after 
having partaken of the Forbidden Fruit, Adam and Eve expelled from Paradise 
and the Story of Joseph. ‘This set has its provenience in the collection of Philippe 
de Bourbon. Number 109 is also a very rare needlework panel of the sixteenth 
century, of large dimensions, and the smaller needlework panels, numbers 107 and 
206, complete this highly interesting ensemble. 

Foremost in the needlework furniture is the royal set, numbers 189 and 190, 
a Louis XIV sofa and two armchairs, from the famous collection of Comtesse de 
Gaillard. ‘This set is the rarest of its kind and was woven by the ladies of the court 
at St. Cyr for the royal family. It is executed entirely in point St. Cyr and petit 
poimt, on a golden background. ‘The central medallion of the settee represents Le 
Baptéme ad Achille; the figures are beautifully treated, while vases of flowers and 
arabesques after Jean Bérain complete its splendor. The only examples of poznt St. 
Cyr comparable to this set are in the Queen’s boudoir at the chateau de Fontaine- 
bleau. Next in interest is a Régence chaise longue, number 198, of very unusual 
and pleasing shape, covered with fine chinoiserie needlework on a golden back- 
ground, and one of the gems from the collection of the Comtesse Chouvalof. 
Number 199, a small Louis XV sofa, is covered with exquisite petit point, and was 
made by the ladies of the court at St. Cyr for Louis XV. The back represents 
a musical féte, with numerous personages garbed in the style of the period. The 
seat, also in petit point, represents dogs setting off for the hunt, after Oudry. Rare 
sets of chairs in their original frames are numbers 195, 196 and 197, covered in 
point St. Cyr, surrounded by fetit and gros point, unique of their kind, and coming 
from the chateau de Wideville, near Versailles. The series of painted panels, 
numbers 160, 161 and 162, are beautiful and highly decorative. 

Chief in the group of tapestries is the wonderful Beauvais tapestry from the 
well-known Dutasta collection. This beautiful tapestry speaks for itself, and it is 
one of the finest examples ever offered at public sale in America; it is absolutely 
in its original state of preservation. The weave is the finest of the Beauvais manu- 
facture, and the cartoon is practically the only one of its kind in existence, having 
been done by Baptiste, Blin de Fontenay and Vernansal. The subject is 4 Chinese 
Prince Traveling. Next in importance is the Gobelins tapestry representing La 
Bataille d@ Arbelles, an example of the same series contained in the Musée du Louvre 
in Paris, and it is considered one of the finest specimens from the Gobelins manu- 


facture. “he royal Aubusson medallion tapestry, number 220, is a fine example of 
the Aubusson looms, which were in their apogee during the reign of Louis XVI. 

Lastly, is the sixteenth century tapestry, number 228, titled Fewilles de Choux. 
This tapestry is one of the few woven in the royal looms in Brussels, and is signed 
by the weavers. 

It would take pages to enumerate all of the fine examples in this collection, 
and space forbids. In closing, may we call the attention of our patrons and the 
public to the fact that we are drifting toward the time when antique furniture of 
all periods, and particularly of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, will be practi- 
cally impossible to purchase, and it may be said that that time has already arrived as 
far as French tapestry and needlework furniture is concerned—it is almost impos- 
sible to find examples in pairs or even singly, the private collections in France having 
been depleted in the past twenty years, as were those in Italy and Spain at an even 
earlier period. 

Aside from minor restorations which are usual in almost all antique furni- 
ture and tapestries, Mr. H. S. de Souhami guarantees every object in his collection 
to be exactly as represented in the catalogue. 


AMERICAN Art Association, Inc. 


osALE AT THE -4MERICAN -4ART GALLERIES 


The de Souhami Collection 
NOVEMBER 12 © 13, 1926 
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To save time and to prevent mistakes each purchaser will oblige the 
management by filling in this slip and handing it to the record clerk or 
sales attendant on making the first purchase. 


Purchaser’s Name 
Address in Full 

Catalogue Number 
Amount of Deposit 


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Friday November 12, 1926 at 2:30 p.m. 
Catalogue Numbers I to I122B, Inclusive 


hemieee vl! CENTURY TEXTILES 


1. RENAISSANCE GOLD-EMBROIDERED VELVET PANEL XVI Century 


Red velvet, enriched with scrolled gold leafage. Trimmed with fringe and 


gold galloon. 


Height, 13 inches; width, 39 inches 


2. RENAISSANCE VELVET PANEL XVI Century 


Red velvet, trimmed with fringe and gold galloon. 


Height, 13 inches; width, 56 inches 


3. RENAISSANCE GOLD-EMBROIDERED VELVET PANEL XVI Century 


Red velvet, enriched with scrolled gold leafage. Trimmed with fringe and 


~ gold galloon. 


Height, 19 inches; width, 39 inches 


4. Damask CHASUBLE XVIII Century 


Rose-red damask, woven with florally scrolled rondels. Trimmed with 


fringe and gold galloon. 


5. Damask CHASUBLE XVIII Century 


Similar to the preceding. 


6. Damask CHASUBLE XVIII Century 


Similar to the preceding. 


7, SILK CHASUBLE XVIII Century 
Woven with floral bouquets on rose-red background. Trimmed with gold 
galloon. 

8. SILK-EMBROIDERED BED COVER XVIII Century 


Green silk. “Trimmed with fringe. 


Height, 8 feet 9 inches; width, 6 feet 3 inches 


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FRENCH BrocaDE CHASUBLE AVITI Century 


Ivory satin, made gay with rich and brilliant floral displays woven in rose 
and olive, mauve and pink, dark olive and bright golden-yellow. ‘Trimmed 
with golden fringe and galloon. 


FRENCH BrocaDE CHASUBLE XVIII Century 


Similar to the preceding. 


XVIIEPLCENTURY ‘CHINESE? POG an. 


PorcELAIN Lamp 


Porcelain of the famulle rose. Mounted as lamp; with shade in rose-red 


silk. 


PorcELAIN LAMP 


Enriched with varied reserved panels of flowers on café-au-lait ground. 


Mounted as lamp. | Silk shade. 


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THREE OvERDOORS ; French School, XVIII Century 


Landscape and figures, painted on canvas. In oblong frames with gilded 
interior scrollings. 

Heights, 38, 38 and 43 inches; length of each, 51 inches 
Two Oi, PaIntTINnGs French School, XVIII Century 


Vases of varied delicate flowers. In oblong gilded frames. 
Height, 45 inches; width, 20 inches 


Ort PaInTING Dutch School, XVIII Century 
Basket of flowers. Gilded frame. Height, 30.inchaysaua mee recon 
Oit PAINTING Dutch School, XVIII Century 


Sculptured vase of varied flowers. Gilded frame. 
Height, 39 inches; width, 31 inches 


F LOWERPIECE French School, XVIII Century 
Sculptured vase with bouquet of flowers, attributed to Monnoyer. In carved 
and decorated frame. Height, 53 inches; width, 44 inches 


From the Chateau de Lostanges. 


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Two Orit PAINTINGS Dutch School, XVIII Century 


Flowers, in ebonized frames. 


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No. 17. FLOWERPIECE 


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18. Two Louris XII] Watnur SILK ARMCHAIRS French, XVI Century 


Oblong backs and seats covered in silk. Simply carved and turned walnut 
frames with fine patina, ornamented with gargoyles and acanthus leaves. 


19. Rare Watnut CHOIR STOOL Henry Il Period 


Semicircular molded wood top, on baluster legs. 


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RarE WaLnut CHoIR STOOL Henry II Period 


Semicircular molded wood top, on baluster legs. Companion to the preceding. 


RarE WALNUT CHOIR STOOL Henry II Period 
Semicircular molded wood top, on baluster legs. Companion to the pre- 
ceding. 

Rare Watnut CuHorr STOOL Henry II Period 


Semicircular molded wood top, on baluster legs. Companion to the pre- 


ceding. 
RarE Watnut CHoIR STOOL Henry II Period 
Semicircular molded wood top, on baluster legs. Companion to the pre- 
ceding. 
Damask WaLNurt SOFA Louis XIII Period 


High back with wings and loose cushion seat. Dark original patina. Covered 


with modern green damask. 
Width, 6 feet 6 inches; height, 3 feet 5 inches 


Carvep Wa.tnut JaBLE ~Henry II Period 


Oblong top, supported by Henry II columnar legs, having finely molded long 
H-stretcher. . 


Damask WaLNUT ARMCHAIR Louis XIII Period 


Oblong back, bulbous turned arms, supports and legs. Double front rail. 


Covered with old red damask. 


Damask WatnutT ARMCHAIR Louis XIII Period 


Oblong back, bulbous turned arms, supports and legs. Double front rail. 
Covered with old red damask. 


LEATHER TRUNK AVIT Century 


Oblong, in Havana leather. Ornamented with rows of nails, lock-plates and 


handles in cuivre doré. 
Width, 40 inches; height, 24 inches 


NEEDLEWoRK Wa.tnut BENCH Henry II Period 


Oblong top, on columnar legs and stretcher. Covered with needlework pre- 


senting flowers on an écru background. 
Width, 52 inches 


VELVET WALNUT ARMCHAIR Louis XIII Period 


Oblong back, bulbous turned arms, supports and legs. Double front rail. 
Rich original patina. Covered with old golden-yellow velvet. 


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FLEMIsH [TaAPEstRY WatNuT BANQUETTE Lous XIII Pertod 


Turned walnut legs and stretcher, with fine original patina. Covered with 
Flemish tapestry presenting flowers on cream background. 


Henry IIT Wartnur EmpBroipeRy CAQUETEUSE AVI Century 


High molded oblong back, flat voluted arms on columnar supports, molded 
seat on baluster legs. Fine original patina. Covered with red velvet and 
point d@ Hongrie embroidery. 


FRENCH RENAISSANCE NEEDLEWORK ARMCHAIR AVI Century 


Oblong back and seat, simply carved and turned frame of the Louis XIII 
period with fine patina, ornamented with gargoyles and acanthus leaves. Coy- 
ered with fine needlework displaying varicolored flowers on black background. 


Two VELveT Wa.Lnur Cuairrs Henry II Period 


Oblong backs and seats on columnar legs. Covered with old orange velvet. 


Two VELvET WALNUT CHAIRS Henry II Period 


Similar to the preceding. 


Two VetveT Watnur Cuairs Henry II Period 


Similar to the preceding. 


DamasK WALNUT ARMCHAIR Louis XIII Period 


Oblong back and seat, turned arms, supports and legs. Rich original patina. 
Covered with green damask. 


Damask WALNUT SOFA Louis XIII Period 


High back with wings scrolling into arms, and loose cushion seat. Dark patina. 
Covered with old red damask. 


DamaskK WALNUT CHAIR Louis XIII Period 


High serpentined back, legs styled “os de mouton.” Covered with modern 


green damask. 


NEEDLEWORK WALNUT STOOL Louis XITI Period 


Square top, balustered legs and stretcher. Covered with needlework present- 
ing flowers on black background. 


Damask WaLnut ARMCHAIR Louis XIII Period 


Oblong back and seat, turned arms, supports and legs. Rich original patina. 
Covered with old red damask. 


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CarvED WALNUT TABLE Henry II Period 


Oblong top, supported by Henry II columnar legs, having finely molded 
oblong H-stretcher sustaining a columned arcade. 


Width, 47 inches; height, 30 inches 
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DamasK WaLNutT ARMCHAIR Louis XIII Period 


Oblong serpentined back, turned arms, supports and legs. Back and seat cov- 
ered with modern green damask. 


NEEDLEWORK SCREEN Louis XIII Period 


Threefold. Upper part presenting floral panels in needlework and point 
de chainette. Lower panels covered with old red damask ornamented with 


coat of arms and nails. Height, 5 fe-i 3 inches 


FrencH RenarssANCE Tapestry WaLtnut CANAPE XVI Century 


Oblong back and seat. The back covered with fine Renaissance tapestry 
presenting figures surrounded by bunches of fruits and flowers in rich reds 
and blues on écru background. ‘The seat with medallion, vases of flowers 
and fruits on similar background. The walnut frame with arms and sup- 
ports handsomely carved, turned legs and stretcher of a later period. 

Height, 39 inches; length, 49 inches 
From the collection of Comtesse de Gaillard 


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ESTRY WaLNuT ARMCHAIRS 


AVI Century 
Oblong serpentined back hand- 


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ports and legs with rich original 
patina. Covered with Renaissance 
tapestry of fine texture, woven with 
rich fohage, grapes, and fruits exe- 
cuted in magnificent tones. 


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Damask WALNUT CHAIR Louis XIII Period 


High serpentined back, legs styled “os de mouton.” Covered with modern 
green damask. 


Two ReEnarssaNcE Tapestry WaLnut CAQUETEUSES XVI Century 


High molded oblong backs, flat voluted arms on columnar supports, on baluster 
legs. Covered in fine Renaissance tapestry displaying fruits and flowers. 


From the Roybet Collection 


Carved WaLNuUT TABLE Henry II Period 


Oblong top, on fluted columnar legs with stretcher. Fine original patina. 


Damask WALNUT CHAIR Louis XIII Period 


High serpentined back, legs styled “os de mouton.” Covered with modern 
green damask. 


Damask WaLNuT ARMCHAIR Louis XIII Period 


Oblong back and seat, turned arms, supports and legs. Covered with old- 
red damask. 


Damask WALNUT ARMCHAIR Louis XIII Period 


Oblong back and seat, turned arms, supports and legs. Covered with modern 
green damask. 


Parr Damask WaLtnutr CHAIRS Louis XIII Period 


High serpentined backs, finely turned legs and stretchers. Covered with old 
red damask. 


NEEDLEWORK CARVED WaLNnut CHAIR Louis XIII Period 


High, open back on turned legs and stretcher. Seat covered with needle- 
work presenting birds and tree in petit point surrounded by gros point in 
rocaille design. 


NEEDLEWORK WaLNuT BENCH Louis XIII Pertod 


Oblong back and seat, turned arms, supports and legs. Covered with needle- 
work presenting flowers on an écru background. 


Two Watnutr Tapestry ARMCHAIRS Louis XIV Period 


High oblong backs, simply carved arms and supports. ‘Turned legs and rails. 
covered with verdure tapestry. 


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56. DecorarED CarvED Woop Mirror French, Louis XV_ Period 


In oblong frame painted green, with gilded interior scrollings. “Ihe upper 


panel painted with pastoral scene on canvas. 
Height, 90 inches; width, 47 inches 


From the collection of Comtesse de Gaillard 


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DeEcorATED CarvED Woop Mirror French, Louis XV Period 


Similar to the preceding. 


CARVED AND GILDED Mirror French, Louis XVI Pertod 


In oblong frame. 
Height, 67 inches; width, 41 inches 


SiItK WaLNut ARMCHAIR Louis XIV Period 


High serpentined back, carved with scrolled leafage and rocaille, open scrolled 
arms and supports. On cabriole legs and stretcher similarly enriched. Loose 
cushion seat. Covered with green and yellow silk. 


WaLnut NEEDLEWORK ARMCHAIR Louis XIV Period 


High oblong back, open arms and supports, carved with scrolled leafage and 
rocaille. Cabriole legs similarly adorned. Fine original patina. Covered 
with needlework presenting pomegranates on an écru background. 


From the Chateau du Rance 


Two Watnut VELVET ARMCHAIRS Régence Period 


Serpentined backs and shaped seats enriched with leafage and shell motives, 
on cabriole legs similarly adorned. Covered with old yellow velvet. 


Manocany BoNHEUR DU JOUR French, Louis XVI Period 


Front fitted with two doors and four drawers. Supported on fluted round 
legs. White marble top of the period. Signed, AVRIL. 
Height, 44 inches; length, 35 inches 


VELVET LAQUE BERGERE Louis XVI Period 


Simply molded shaped frame, square back, on tapering fluted legs. Loose 
cushion seat. Covered in green velvet. 


Two SILK LaquEs ARMCHAIRS Louis XVI Period 


Square backs and seats on tapering fluted legs. Covered with silk. 


PoLYCHROMED AND GILDED ConsoLE TABLE Directoire Period 


Oblong top with carved frieze, supported on two pedestal legs handsomely 
carved, with square feet. Green marble top of the period. 


Height, 36 inches; length, 62 inches 
From the collection of Mounet Sully 


[ Illustrated | 


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No. 65. PotycHROMED AND GILDED CONSOLE TABLE 


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Gray Laqut NEEDLEWORK STOOL Louis XVI Period 


Oblong top, on tapering fluted legs. Covered with petit point needlework 
presenting flowers on cream background. 


ManHocany COMMODE Louis XVI Period 


Semicircular shape. Front fitted with three drawers, embellished with ormolu 
handles, flanked by two enclosing doors. Supported on tapering fluted round 
legs. White marble top of the period. 


Height, 34 inches; length, 50 inches 
Four Watnut VELVET ARMCHAIRS Régence Period 


Serpentined crowned backs and shaped seats, enriched with shell motives and 
leafage. On cabriole legs similarly carved. Covered with blue velvet. Signed, 
CRESSON, one of the leading ébénistes of the period, on lower back rail. 


From the collection of Comtesse de Gaillard 


NEEDLEWORK LAQUE ARMCHAIR Louis XVI Period 


Simply molded shaped frame on tapering fluted legs. Covered with needle- 
point displaying varicolored flowers on cream background. 


Two VELveET Mauocany BERGERES Louis XVI Period 


Simply molded frames on baluster legs. Loose cushion seats, and armpads 
covered with yellow velvet. Signed, yacos. 


SMALL MaHoGAny TABLE Louis XVI Period 


Circular top, fitted with three drawers, supported on balustered legs. White 
marble top of the period. 


VELVET WALNUT BERGERE Louis XV_ Period 


High serpentined molded back, on cabriole legs. Back, loose seat cushion 
and armpads covered in modern green velvet. 
From the Chateau de Lostanges 

[ (llustrated | 


CARVED AND Gray LaquE TABLE Régence Period 


Oblong frieze, carved on the four sides, supported on cabriole legs, with 
volute-scrolled terminals; enriched with scrolled leafage and rocaille motives. 


Molded marble top. 
Height, 29 inches; length, 56 inches 


From the Chateau de Dampierre 


[ Illustrated | 


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Two AusBusson LAQuEs ARMCHAIRS Louis XVI Period 


Molded oval backs, on tapering fluted legs. Covered with Aubusson tapestr 

) pone 8 pestis 
presenting figures in landscape medallions amid garlands of varicolored 
flowers on cream background. 


. LaguE NEEDLEWORK STOOL Louis XVI Period 


Oblong top, low carved legs. Laqué gray. Covered with needlework pre- 
senting bouquets of varicolored flowers on cream background. 
SMALL Manocany ‘TABLE Lows XVI Period 


Oblong top, finished with pierced ormolu gallery, front fitted with one 
drawer in mouchette mahogany, supported on round fluted legs. White 


marble top. 
Height, 32 inches; width, 19 inches 


Two VELveT LaquEs ARMCHAIRS Louis XV Period 
Scroll molded frames, painted green and écru, enriched with floral bouquets, 
drawers, on incurved legs. Portions of a later period. 

RosEwoop BoNHEUR DU JOUR Louis XV_ Period 
Rectangular shape, upper portion enclosed by two doors with mirrors and 
two drawers. Lower portion with extending top and frieze fitted with two 
drawers, on incurved legs. Portions of a later period. 


LACQUER SCREEN Louis XVI Period 


Oblong panel, presenting Chinese subjects on black background. 


AUBUSSON ‘[aPEstTRY LAQUE ARMCHAIR Louis XVI Period 


Molded oval back, on tapering fluted legs. Laqué gray. Covered with 
Aubusson tapestry presenting floral bouquets and ribbon motives on cream 


background. 


Two MarQuETERIE ENCOIGNURES Louis XV Period 


Semicircular shape. Fitted with two doors in rosewood. Short cabriole 
legs. Enriched with ormolu handles and feet. Molded marble top. 
Signed, DEMOULIN. 


From the collection of Baronne de Sommevert 


CaRVED WALNUT CANAPE Louis XV Period 


Large walnut sofa of fine shape, styled “corbeille.”” Molded aiched back, 
cabriole legs. Back, loose seat cushion and arms upholstered with yellow 


velvet. Signed, E. MENANT. 
Width, 78 inches; height, 36 inches 


From the collection of Baronne de Sommevert 


[ Illustrated | 


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No. 82. CARVED WALNUT CANAPE 


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No. 86 


VELVET WALNUT STOOL Louis XV Period 


Oblong molded top, on cabriole legs. Enriched with floral bouquets. Cov- 
ered with red velvet. 


Two NEEDLEwoRK WaLNnuT ARMCHAIRS Régence Period 


Scroll-molded shaped frames enriched with floral bouquets, on cabriole legs. 
Seats and backs covered in needlework, presenting groups of figures and birds 
in petit point on sapphire-blue grounds, seats with fantastic floral gros point 


on black ground. 


ManHocGaAany BERGERE Directoire Period 


Curved back styled “gondole,” handsomely carved with eagle heads. Col- 
umnar supports, round fluted legs. Loose seat cushion and back covered 


invsitke 
Two VELVET WaLNUT ARMCHAIRS Louis XV Period 


Scroll-molded frames, enriched with floral bouquets. On cabriole legs simi- 
larly adorned. Backs and loose cushion seats covered with old yellow velvet. 


From the collection of Baronne de Sommevert 


[ One illustrated | 


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MaHocGany GUERIDON Louis XVI Period 


Circular molded top, ornamented with pierced ormolu gallery, central shelf 


stretcher and scrolled tripod legs. 
Height, 29 inches; diameter, 31 inches 


LACQUER SCREEN POIIAG! Century 
Sixfold; presenting flowers, vases and Chinese landscapes on black back- 
ground. 

Height, 29 inches; width of each fold, 7% inches 
Two NeEepLeEworK Laquts ARMCHAIRS Lous XVI Period 


Molded oval backs, ornamented with floral bouquets, on tapering fluted legs. 
Finished ivory. Covered with needlepoint displaying bouquets of varicolored 
flowers on cream background. 


VELVET WaLNutT ARMCHAIR Louis XIII Period 


High back, on cabriole legs with stretcher. Covered with old red velvet. 


VERDURE TapEstRY WaLNUT SCREEN XVIT Century 


Threefold. “The central fold covered with verdure tapestry; the frame 
modern. 


inomste 1) Acurs “CHAUFFEUSE’ OR Low.Cuarrs Lows XV Period 


Unusually shaped frames, or Low Chairs, on cabriole legs. Finished gray. 
Covered with silk. 


ManHocGany BouILLOTTE TABLE Louis XVI Period 


Circular top, frieze with two small drawers and two small writing slides. 
Ornamented with pierced ormolu gallery. Fluted tapering legs. White 


marble top. 
Height, 29 inches; diameter, 28 inches 


MARQUETERIE COMMODE Louis XVI Period 


Oblong shape. Front fitted with three drawers. Marble top of the period. 


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No. 94 


VELVET WALNUT BERGERE Louis XV Period 


Plain molded frame, styled “gowdole,” on cabriole legs. Loose seat cushion, 
covered with modern blue velvet. 


From the Chateau de Lostanges 


[ Illustrated | 


VELVET LAaguk BANQUETTE Louis XVI Period 


Oblong top, on tapering fluted legs. Loose seat cushion. Laqué gray. Cov- 


ered with red velvet. 
Width, 37 inches; height, 16 inches 


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WaLnut NEEDLEWORK ARMCHAIR Louis XIV Period 


High back, open arms and legs, styled “fos de mouton.” Covered with gros 
point needlework presenting peonies, surrounded by ornaments on cream back- 
ground. 


Two AuBsusson Tapestry LAguEs ARMCHAIRS Directoire Period 


Square backs and seats, open arms, tapering fluted legs, daintily carved, finished 
gray. Covered with royal Aubusson tapestry presenting in the backs Les 
Enfants Jardiniers; in the seats, Les Fables de La Fontaine, surrounded 
by garlands of flowers and ribbon motives. Companion to the following. 


From the collection of Baronne de Sommevert 


[ Illustrated | 


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98. Two Aususson Tapestry Laqguts ARMCHAIRS Directoire Period 


Square backs and seats, open arms, tapering fluted legs, daintily carved, laqués 
gray. Covered with royal Aubusson tapestry presenting in the backs Les 
Enfants Jardiniers and Les Fables de La Fontaine in the seats. Surrounded 
by garlands of flowers and ribbon motives. Companion to the preceding. 


From the collection of Baronne de Sommevert 


[ [2lustrated | 


99. Manocany DEsk English, XVIII Century 


Rectancular shape, in two portions. Upper portion enclosed by two trellised 
g pe, p pper p y 

cuivre doré sides, lower portion with extending top and frieze fitted with 
drawers. Mounted in cuivre doré. 


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‘Two Watnut NEEDLEWORK ARMCHAIRS Louis XIV Period 


High scrolled backs, daintily carved with shell motives and leafage; open 
arms, supports, cabriole legs and stretchers similarly carved. Covered with 
needlework presenting bouquets of flowers on yellow background. 


From the collection of the Comte de Beaumont 


[Illustrated above | 


35 


XV-XVIII CENTURY NEEDLEWORK AND TAPESTRY PANELS 


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104. 


105. 


106. 


107. 


108. 


Two Damask CURTAINS Louis XIV Century 


In red damask, trimmed with corresponding galloon. 


Height, 7 feet 7 inches; length, 3 feet 3 inches 


Pretir Point BorDER Henry II Period 


Presenting flowers, fruits, cupidons and animals. 
Width, 4 feet 6 inches; height, 9 inches 


Petit Pornr PANEL AVI Century 


Presenting on écru background ““The Angels and the Paschal Lamb.” ‘The 
expressions of the features and the coloring are most skilfully handled. 


Height, 24 inches; length, 30 inches 


RNaIssaNCE Tapestry BorDER Flemish, XVI Century 


Presenting flying birds. Woven in mellow greens, blues and reds on écru 
background. 
Length, 7 feet 2 inches; height, 9 inches 


Gros Point “TABLE COVER Louis XIV Period 


Displaying fantastic floral arabesques and rosaces executed in mellow red, 
blue and yellow. 
Length, 60 inches; width, 54 inches. 


Petir Point PANEL AVIT Century 


Presenting in a garden a saintly figure seated under a fig-tree. Finely 
executed. 


Height, 6 feet 2 inches; width, 6 feet 
[ Illustrated | 


NEEDLEPOINT PANEL AVIT Century 


Presenting the “Nativity,” finely executed in petit point surrounded by flowers 
in gros point. , 
Height, 27 inches; length, 25 inches 


‘Two GOoLD-EMBROIDERED VELVET BANNERS XVI Century 


Red velvet, enriched with scrolled gold leafage, stars, ciborium, etc. 
Trimmed with fringe and gold galloon. 
Height, 42 inches; width, 31 inches 


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Petir Potnt PANEL 


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109. Important Perir Pornrt PANEL ~ XVI Century 


Presenting in a central medallion two children holding a scutcheon, amid 
trees, flowers and animals. Surrounded by a very curious variety of animals 
jn petit point amid gros point floral design. Woven with rich green on 
maroon background. 

Height, 6 feet; length, 9 feet 10 inches 
From the collection of Comtesse de Rohan 


[ Illustrated | 


VERDURE TAPESTRY Flemish, XVII Century 


Richly wooded landscape. Border of conventional pattern simulating a 
frame. 


Height, 9 feet 4 inches; length, 5 feet 


VERDURE ‘[APESTRY . Flemish, XVII Century 


Wooded landscape. Border of fruits and flowers. Woven in mellow 
greens, blues, browns and yellows. Companion to the following. 


Height, 9 feet 3 inches; width, 6 feet 6 inches 


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112. VERDURE [APESTRY | Flemish, XVII Century 


Wooded landscape. Border of fruits and flowers. Woven 


in mellow 
greens, blues, browns and yellows. Companion to the preceding. 


Height, 9 feet 3 inches; length, 5 feet 6 inches 


113. AuBuUssON TAPESTRY French, XVII Century 


Verdure tapestry, after a cartoon by Oudry. Wooded landscape, animated 
by flowers, birds, etc. 


Border on two sides of conventional pattern simulat- 
ing a frame. 


Height, 7 feet 7 inches; length, 7 feet 4 inches 


1 14. VERDURE TAPESTRY Flemish, XVII Century 


Wooded landscape faintly seen, animated by flowers and birds. “Toward the 


horizon is a village with bridge and mountains. Rich border of fruits and 
flowers. 


Height, 9 feet 2 inches; length, 8 feet 8 inches 
[ Zllustrated | 


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No. 114. VERDURE [’APESTRY 


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VERDURE [TAPESTRY Flemish, XVII Century 


Wooded landscape, animated by dog, birds and flowers. In the horizon, a 
village with tower and mountains. A border of festooned flowers surrounds 
the subject. 


Height, 7 feet; width, 12 feet 
[ Illustrated | 


Two NEEDLEWORK HANGINGS AVIT Century 


In gros point, presenting floral scrollings executed in rich harmonious tones 
of green, red, blue and ivory on dark blue background, 


Height, 8 feet 3 inches; width, 2 feet 9 inches 


VERDURE TAPESTRY Flemish, XVII Century 


Foliage surrounded by a border of festooned flowers. Executed in mellow 
tones of green, blue and yellow. 
Width, 55 inches; height, 39 inches 


VERDURE TAPESTRY Flemish, XVII Century 


Similar to the preceding. 
Width, 52 inches; height, 46 inches 


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No. 115. VERDURE TAPESTRY 


119. NEEDLEWORK BorRDER Louis XIV Period 


With medallions and rosaces presenting fruits and flowers on blue and brown 
background, interwoven with silver threads. 
Length, 9 feet 


120. NEEDLEWoRK TABLE CovER Louis XIV Period 
Presenting tulips and carnations in rondels, on écru ground. Background 
of black and green, finished with old silk fringe in red and yellow. 


Length, 3 feet 10 inches; width, 3 feet § inches 


121. AuBusson ‘TAPESTRY - XVIII Century 
Presenting “Le Char de Cérés.” In the foreground the goddess Cérés is car- 
ried off in a chariot drawn by two lions. Richly robed, she holds in her right 
hand a pruning knife, and a sheaf of wheat in the left. “Three handmaidens 
are standing at her side. Border executed in the same tones of red, blue 
and orange as the field. 

Height, 7 feet; width, 12 feet § inches 


From the collection of Comte de Gasquet James 


[ Illustrated | 


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AuBUSSON TAPESTRY AVITI Century 


Presenting “Le Moulin de Charenton,” after cartoon by Lancret. In a 
wooded landscape a mill is seen at the left. Millers and fishermen are busy 
at their respective avocations. Fine border of varicolored flowers. 


Height, 8 feet 6 inches; width, 11 feet 9 inches 


From the De Lavigne Collection 


| [2lustrated | 


Parr _ MarsiteE CoLumns Louis XVI Period 


Round columns in Languedoc red marble, surmounted by green marble 


vases. Square bases in green marble. 


Height, 43 inches; width, 14 inches 


MarsBL—E MANTELPIECE Régence Period 


Oblong molded lintel, ornamented with rocaille motives; supporting columns 
in gray marble. 
Width, 4 feet 9 inches; height, 3 feet 


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Catalogue Numbers 123 to 231 Inclusive 


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123. AuBusson Tapestry GILDED STOOL Régence Period 


Square top, covered with fine Aubusson tapestry, displaying roses and peonies 
on blue background. Scroll-molded shaped frame, on cabriole legs of a later 


period. 


124. NEEDLEWORK GILDED STOOL Louis XV Period 


Molded oval top, on low cabriole legs. Covered with fine gros point, showing 
peonies on cream background. 


125. Two NEEDLEWworRK LagugEs ARMCHAIRS Louis XVI Period 


Molded frames, laqués gray on low legs. Covered with needlework pre- 
senting pomegranates on cream background. 


126. Aususson Tapestry WaLnut ARMCHAIR Louis XIV Period 


High oblong back, simply carved arms and supports, turned legs and rails. 
Covered with Aubusson tapestry showing vases of peonies and varied flowers 
on yellow background. 


127. AuBusson ‘T’apEstRY WaLNutT ARMCHAIR Lows XVI Period 


High serpentine back, open arms. Supported on cabriole legs handsomely 
carved with scrolled leafage and rocaille. Covered with fine Aubusson 
tapestry presenting in the back vases of flowers, roses and peonies on cream 
background and floral bouquets in the seat on same background. 


128. AuBUssOoN ]APEsTRY WALNUT ARMCHAIR Louis XIV Pertod 


High oblong back, scroll-molded arms, on cabriole legs. Richly carved with 
shell motives and foliage. Fine original patina. Covered with fine Aubusson 
tapestry presenting vase and basket of flowers on cream background. 


129. GopeEtins Tapestry WaLnur Fire SCREEN Régence Period 


Oblong panel, presenting a painter in a medallion surrounded by garlands of 
flowers and ornaments after Bérain. Carved frame, scrolled with leafage 
and shell motives. 


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130. AuBusson Tapestry WaLNuT ARMCHAIR Régence Period 


High serpentine back, carved with floral bouquets, open scrolled arms and sup- 
ports. On cabriole legs similarly enriched. Covered with Aubusson tapes- 
try showing varicolored peonies on écru background, 


From the collection of Comte de Bourbon Busset 


[Illustrated above | 


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AUBUSSON TAPESTRY WALNUT FIRE SCREEN Louis XV Period 


Scroll-molded frame, with floral bouquets on curved legs. Oblong Aubusson 
panel showing animals in a landscape, surrounded by garlands of flowers and 
ornaments on red background. 


Two GriotrE Marsie VasEs MounrTED IN ORMOLU 
Louis XVI Period 


Urn-shaped; mounted in ormolu with garlands of flowers; on square base. 


Height, 20 inches 
From the famous Bardac Collection 


[Illustrated] 


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133. Parr Royat AuBusson Tapestry WaLNuT ARMCHAIRS 
Louis XIV Period 


High oblong backs, scroll-molded arms, on cabriole legs; richly carved with 
shell motives and foliage. Fine original patina. Covered with Aubusson 
tapestry presenting vases of fruits and varied flowers on écru background. 


From the collection of Comtesse de Rohan 


[Illustrated above | 


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XV-XVI CENTURY FRENCH FURNITURE 


No. 134 


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Carvep WaLnuT TaBLe French, Renaissance Period 


Rectangular top, with molded frieze. On fluted columnar legs. Fine original 


patina. 
Length, 4 feet 1 inch; height, 2 feet 6 inches 


[ Illustrated | 


CarvED WaLNuUT CREDENCE French, XV Century 


Rectangular shape, in two portions. Upper portion with four-linenfolds 
paneled back and. molded cornice. Lower portion fitted with two paneled 


doors similarly adorned. 
Total height, § feet 3 inches 


CarveD WaLnut Court CUPBOARD French, XV Century 


Rectangular shape, with molded top. Front enclosed by two paneled doors; 
each door composed of one arched and one rectangular linenfold panel. 


Ends similarly adorned. 
Height, 4 feet 4 inches; width, 3 feet 


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CarvED WaLNutT EXTENSION TABLE French, Henry II Period 
Molded oblong top, with side extension leaves. Supported by Henry If 


columnar legs with box stretcher. 


Height, 30 inches; width, 43 inches; length (open), 6 feet 10 inches. 


From the Mounet Sully Collection 


CarveD WaLnut MarriaGE CHEST French, XVI Century 
Molded oblong top. Front panel enriched with central mascaron and elabo- 
rate scrollings; mascarons in relief appliqués at the angles. Handles in forged 
iron. 


Length, 5 feet 6 inches; height, 2% inches 
From the Chateau de Courcelles 


[ Illustrated | 


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139. GorHic CarvED Oak CUPBOARD French, XV Century 


Rectangular shape, in two portions. Upper portion with molded cornice and 
central carved door flanked by linenfold panels. Lower portion fitted with 
two doors; each door composed of four linenfold panels. Ends similarly pan- 
eled. Enriched with forged iron lock plates and hinges. 


Height, 5 feet 6 inches; width, 3 feet 9 inches 
From the Chateau de Courcelles 


[Illustrated above | 


56 


140. 


RoyaL GorHic Oak STALL French, XV Century 


High back, composed of two Roman arched panels magnificently carved with 
Gothic tracery. Molded curved arms and turned supports. Seat of massive 
oak; on straight legs. 

Height, 4 feet 3 inches; width, 34 inches 


From the collection of Comtesse de Rohan 


[ Illustrated above | 


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GotHic Oak Courr CUPBOARD French, XV Century 


Rectangular shape, upper portion fitted with four-linenfold paneled back, 
surmounted by a molded cornice with reticulated Gothic tracery and central 
and cover pendants. Lower portion fitted with two paneled doors and end 
panels enriched with arched tracery, trimmed with finely wrought iron 
hinges and lock-plates. Below, with two traceried drawers and central pen- 
dant; straight upright linenfold paneled back. 


Height, 8 feet 9 inches; width, 5 feet 5 inches 
From the Chateau de Courcelles 


[ Illustrated | 


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No. 141. Gornic Oak Court CUPBOARD 


142. Goruic CarveD Oak CHOIR STALL © French, XV Century 


Composed of four shaped seats with columnar arms. Miserere seats on five 


bracket supports. 
Height, 3 feet 3 inches; length, 8 feet 6 inches 


From the Chateau de Courcelles 


| [llustrated | 


143. Four Watnut NEEDLEWORK STOOLS Louis XIII Period 


Walnut frames, styled “os de mouton.” Covered with needlework tapestry of 


the period. 


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146. 


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FRENCH REwnarissANCE Tapestry WaLNnut CANAPE AVI Century 


Oblong back and seat, covered with Renaissance tapestry of the finest texture 
and coloring. “The back presenting allegorical subject flanked by vases of 
flowers. “The seat presenting trellis and flowers on écru background. Wal- 


nut turned frame of a later period. 
Height, 39 inches; length, 49 inches 
From the Chateau de Cencevieéres (Lot) 


[ [Zlustrated | 


Two FrENcH RENAISSANCE Tapestry WALNUT ARMCHAIRS 


AVI Century 


Oblong backs, turned arms, supports and legs with rich patina. Covered 
with Renaissance tapestry with figures, flowers and fruits of fine col- 
oring on écru background. 


From the Chateau de Cenceviéres (Lot) 


| [/lustrated | 


FRENCH RENAISSANCE Tapestry WaLNUT CANAPE AVI Century 


High oblong back and seat, turned arm supports and legs. Back and seat 
covered with Renaissance tapestry presenting landscape medallions surrounded 


by flowers. 


Two FrencH RENAISSANCE JapestRY WaLNUT ARMCHAIRS 


AVI Century 


High oblong backs, turned arms, supports and legs. Covered with Renais- 
sance tapestry presenting landscape medallions surrounded by flowers and 
ornaments. 


Henry II Tapestry Watnut BENCH AVI Century 


Oblong top, on columnar legs with stretcher. Covered with Flemish tapestry 
presenting flowers on maroon background. 


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No. 145 


No. 144. FRENCH Renaissance Tapestry WALNUT CANAPE 
No. 145. Two Frencu RenatssaNcE TAPESTRY WaLNuT ARMCHAIRS 


148. CaRvED AND PoLyCcHROMED EaGLE LECTERN French, XV Century 


Revolving book-rest, in the shape of an eagle with open wings. Supported 


on an octagonal pedestal having linenfold panels. 
Height, 5 feet 7 inches 
From the Pasteur Goulden Collection 


[Illustrated above | 


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149. Two Henry II WaLnur CaQuETEusEs XVI Century 


Unique low shaped frames. High oblong open backs, richly carved with leaf- 
scrolled arabesques and having central turned supports. Flat molded voluted 
arms and turned supports. Molded wood seats on columnar legs. 

Height, 39 inches 
From the collection of Bacri Fréres 


[Illustrated above | 


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150. 


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RoyaL Goruic Oak STALL é French, XV Century 


Rare stall, called “chéiére.” High back, magnificently carved with vitruvian 
scrolls. Molded cornice, surmounted by two medallions enclosing portraits 
of a patrician and his wife. Seat and arms of massive oak, having Jinen- 
fold paneled apron and sides in chest form. 


Height, 6 feet 3 inches 
From the Chateau de Courcelles 


[ [llustrated | 


Two FRENCH RENAISSANCE [TAPESTRY WaLNutT ARMCHAIRS 


XVI Century 
Oblong backs, turned arms, supports and legs with rich patina. Covered with 


Renaissance tapestry presenting figures, flowers and fruits on yellow back- 
ground. 


66 


No. 150. Roya GotHic Oak STALL 


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CarvED WaLNnuT CourT CUPBOARD French, XV Century 


Rectangular shape, deeply molded top. Front enclosed by two large 
doors; each door composed of four carved panels. Ends similarly paneled. 


Height, 4 feet 9 inches; width, 5 feet 
From the Chateau de Ceurcelles 


[Illustrated above | 


68 


£5 %. 


RENAISSANCE TAPESTRY WALNUT STATE CHAIR XVI Century 


Oblong back, with volute-scrolled arms. Scrolled legs and balustered stretcher. 
Rich original patina. Covered with exceedingly fine Renaissance tapestry ; 
back presenting an allegorical figure surrounded by scrollings of fruits on 
cream background. Seat presenting flowers and fruits on same background, 
leaf and rosette border. Executed in rich harmonious colors. 


[Illustrated above | 


69 


154. CarvED Oak Court CUPBOARD 7 French, XV Century 


Toe 


Oblong molded cornice, fitted with two paneled doors and end panels; 
carved with characteristic Gothic motives. Trimmed with finely wrought 
iron hinges and lock plates. Below, with two traceried drawers and centre 
pendant. Supported on straight legs, resting on molded shelf base. 


Height, 47 inches; width, 37 iaches 
From the Chateau de Courcelles 


[ Illustrated | 


RENAISSANCE TAPESTRY WaLNuUT CAQUETEUSE AVI Century 


High back, flat incurved arms, turned double frontal stretcher and legs. Cov- 
ered with fine Renaissance tapestry showing figures in landscape, amorini, 
fruits and flowers. 


From the collection of Pasteur Goulden 


7O 


No. 154. CARVED Qax Court CUPBOARD 


1554. GOTHIC Carvep Watnot obnrt: Cuenones: 


Oblong molded cornice; fitted with two paneled doors a 
riched with carved tracery, trimmed with finely wrought ir 
and lock plates. Below, with two traceried drawers and cé 
i on straight upright legs with shelf stretcher at tl 
> . Height, 4 feet II ‘ne 
From We Chateau D Cc EATS | 


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No. 1554. Goruic Carvep Watnut Court CUPBOARD 


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155B. GOTHIC Watnur ae “HRONE State ig 
High back, decorated with carved panel presenting Jesus 

the three Marys. Molded cornice, volute-scrolled arms on three 
ports. The : seat hinged, sD nis a chest, having two fronta 
Height, 6 Sas 2 inches; 


From the Chiteau de 4 ourcelles 
[l Instrated) 


74 


No. 1558. GorHic WaLtnut THRONE STALL 


155c. Gornic WALNUT ‘THRone STALL 


High back, with melded cornice magnificently | 
flowers, fruits, etc. Carved arms and supports, The me 
a chest having cartouche carved frontal panel. 


Height, 7 feet; wi 
From the Chateau de C ourcelles 


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No. 155c. Gorntc WaLNuT THRONE STALL 


155D. GorHic WrouGHt Iron CANDELABRUM French, XV Century 


Standard adorned with three superposed tiers of bobéches and five long pointed 
prickets. On arched tripod legs. — 

Heighi, 6 feet 3 inches 
From the Chateau de Courcelles 


[ Zllustrated above | 


155E. Gornic WroucHt [Ron CANDELABRUM French, XV Century 


Balustered standard, enriched with acanthus leaves. Circular holder at top for 
bobéches. On arched tripod legs. 


Height, 5 feet 3 inches 
From the Chateau de Courcelles 


[ Illustrated above | 


ig 


155F. GorHic WrouGut Iron CHANDELIER French, XV Century 


Hexagonal; with geometric tracery @ jour. 
Diameter, 18 inches 
From the Chateau de Courcelles 


[ Illustrated above | 


So 


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Two Renaissance Tapestry WaLNur ARMCHAIRS XVI Century 


High backs, open voluted arms carved with scrolled leafage, turned legs and 
stretchers. Covered with fine Renaissance tapestry presenting in the backs 
figures surrounded by flowers. Seats with flowers and fruits on écru back- 


ground. Executed in rich harmonious colors. 


From the Chateau de Courcelles 


[Illustrated above | 


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From the Chateau de Courcelles. 
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No. 157. CarvED WALNUT CUPBOARD 


158. FRENCH RENAIssANCE CARVED WALNUT CABINET AVI Century 


Rectangular, in two portions. Upper portion with broken arched cornice; 
carved sides. Front enclosed with two carved doors presenting two of the 
“Four Seasons” by Jean Goujon, and two pilasters; underneath are two 
drawers. Lower portion fitted with two doors similarly carved to those of 
upper portion. Molded base with ball feet. 


Height, 5 feet 10 inches; width, 3 feet 2 inches 


From the Chateau de Cenceviéres (Lot) 


[ [lustrated | 


84 


No. 158. FRENCH RENAISSANCE CARVED WaLnut CaBINET 


159. Laquét HarpsiICHORD French, Louis XV Period 


On six cabriole legs; ornamented on interior of the cover with a painting 
presenting in the foreground of a landscape a group of youthful figures 
playing musical instruments. Signed and dated: “M. Celant Pinxit 1778.” 

Length, 7 feet 10 inches 


From the Chateau de Dampierre, Vicomte de Beuret Collection 
[Illustrated above | 


86 


160. 


THREE SETS OF DECORATIVE PAINTINGS 


Set oF THREE DecorativE Room PAneELs Dutch, XVIII Century 


(a) Near the door of a small house, a man is seated smoking a long pipe, 
another is standing, in the act of drinking. “Two little boys are playing 
with a hoop. In the background, a ploughman before a village. 


Height, 6 feet; width, 6 feet 6 inches 


[Illustrated above | 
[ Continued | 


87 


160. 


No. 160B 


Concluded 
(B) On the left, before a small house, a group of five peasants and three 
little boys are playing bowls. On the right, in a meadow, several peasants 


are walking and chatting. 
Height, 6 feet 3 inches; width, 5 feet 6 inches 


[ Illustrated | 
(c) Dutch peasants amusing themselves before a farmhouse. After a car- 
toon by Teniers. Near the door of a farmhouse, four peasants are seated 
round a large table reading and drinking. At the door of the house, a man, 
with a glass in one hand, is gesticulating at a couple of dancers. Another 
group of peasants is at right. A village with mill is seen in the background. 
Height, 6 feet 3 inches; width, 10 feet 4 inches 

From the Chateau de Maurecourt (Oise) 


[ [llustrated | 


88 


No. 160c. DEcoRATIVE Room PANEL 


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Ser oF Two DercoratTivE Room PANELS French, XVIII Century 


(a) In the foreground a group of pretty young girls are busy at the. toilet Sirs 


of the goddess Venus. On the left, Adonis, seated, holding: a quiver, is 
waiting; in the distance, several barks are floating. At right, ruins and 
temple, animated with numerous personages. Large trees at left complete 


this charming scene. 
Height, 5 feet 6 inches; length, 7 feet 2 inches 


[ Illustrated | 


(B) Ina similar foreground, Venus admires Adonis sleeping. Four female 
attendants are standing beside her. Ruins, bridge, dogs and trees complete 


the scene. 
Height, 5 feet’ 6 inches; length, 7 feet 2 inches 


| [llustrated | 


From the Chateau Neuf sur Loire 


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No. 161A 


No. 161B 


162: 


No. 162B 


SET OF THREE DecorativE Room PANE Ls French, XVIII Century 
(a) On a rocky foreground, four men are putting a bark in the water. On 
the opposite shore is a fortified town, with towers and drawbridge. Fishing 
craft and fishermen complete the scene. 
Height, 5 feet 9 inches; width, 7 feet 2 inches 
| Illustrated | 
(B) Under a large tree, bordering the water, a fisherman is addressing a 
woman holding a basket. Near them are two other personages carrying heavy 
baskets. Several vessels animate the blue water. In the background, a town 
with mountains. Height, 5 feet 9 inches; width, 7 feet 2 inches 


[ Illustrated | 
(c) On a rock, bordering the water, a woman is seated, playing with a dog. 
Near her are two women and a boy. Fishing boats and trees complete the 
scene. Height, 5 feet 9 inches; width, 6 feet 
[ [lustrated | 


No. 162C 


164. 


166. 


168. 


169. 


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XVI-XVIII CENTURY NEEDLEWORK FURNITURE 


Two NEEDLEWoRK WALNUT ARMCHAIRS Louis XV Period 


Scroll-molded frames, enriched with floral bouquets, on cabriole legs. Backs 
and seats covered with needlepoint displaying bouquets of flowers on orange 
and blue background. Original patina. Signed, POIRIER. 


NEEDLEWORK WALNUT FIRE SCREEN Louis XV Period 


Scroll-molded frame, curved legs. Panel in petit point presenting floral bou- 
quet surrounded by ribbons and garland of flowers. 


Two NEEDLEWORK LAQuEs ARMCHAIRS Louis XV Period 


Daintily shaped frames, laqués gray, carved with floral bouquets, on cabriole 
legs. Covered with fine petit point presenting marine scenes on cream back- 
ground, surrounded by garlands of flowers and ornaments. Signed, GOURDIN. 


Two Watnut NEEDLEWORK ARMCHAIRS Louis XV Period 


Broad, shaped walnut frames; enriched with floral bouquets, on cabriole legs. 
Covered with petit and gros point, one back presenting an allegorical scene, 
another a scene after Teniers, with cupids and flowers in petit point sur- 
rounded by gros-point. The seats with birds and flowers similarly enclosed. 


Two Watnut NEEDLEWORK ARMCHAIRS Louis XV Period 


Walnut frames, similar to the preceding. Covered with petit and gros 
point, the backs presenting young men and ladies richly costumed in petit 
point, surrounded by gros point. The seats, flowers and animals similarly 
enclosed. 


SUPERB NEEDLEWORK WALNUT FIRE SCREEN . Louis XV Period 


High, shaped molded frame, enriched with shell motives, floral bouquets, 
scrolls and leafage. In walnut; fine patina. Oblong needlework panel 
presenting a scene with numerous subjects, landscapes and animals in petit 


point, surrounded by trees in gros point. 
Height, 47 inches 
From the Chateau de Wideville 


NEEDLEWORK WaLNUT ARMCHAIR Louis XV Period 


High oblong back, open arms, supported on cabriole legs. Richly carved 
with scrolled leafage and rocaille. Fine original patina. Covered with 
needlework presenting peonies on yellow background, 


Louis XVI NEEDLEWoRK LaQquE STOOL French, XVIII Century 


Simply carved frame, laqué gray; oblong top supported on tapering fluted 
legs. Covered in needlework presenting floral bouquet in petit point, sur- 
rounded by gros point border on écru background. 


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No: 173 


172. NEEDLEWORK WALNUT ARMCHAIR Louis XIV Period 


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High oblong back, turned arms, cabriole legs and stretcher. Covered in gros 
point presenting big peonies on black background. 


NEEDLEWORK WALNUT BERGERE Régence Period 


High serpentine back, closed arms and loose cushion. Short cabriole legs. 
Back, arms and loose cushion covered with petit and gros point. “The back 
and seat presenting fantastic birds and chimerae in petit point surrounded by 
gros point ornaments on yellow background. Frame of a later period. 


From the collection of Comtesse de Gaillard 


[ Illustrated | 


96 


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No. 175 


174. NEEDLEWoRK WaLNutT ARMCHAIR Louis XIV Period 


Simply molded frame, high back, curved legs and stretcher. Covered with 
petit and gros point, presenting floral bouquet on écru background in petit 
point, surrounded by gros point. 


175. Two NEEDLEworK WALNUT ARMCHAIRS Louis XV Period 


Simply molded frame on cabriole legs. Covered with gros point needlework 
presenting varicolored peonies on écru background. 


From the collection of Comtesse de la Rochefoucauld 


[ One illustrated | 


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176. 


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PoLYCHROMED AND CARVED ConsoLe TABLE Régence Period 


Open serpentined frieze, supported on two cabriole legs with stretcher. 
Enriched with scrolled leafage, floral cartouches and pierced rocaille motives. 


Molded bréche marble top. 
Height, 31 inches; length, 37 inches 


Watnut NEEDLEWORK CANAPE Louis XV Period 


Scroll-molded walnut frame, open arms, cabriole legs, enriched with floral 
motives. Fine original patina. Covered with petit and gros point; the back 
presenting Chinese subjects, amorini and birds in petit point amid floral gros 
point. Loose cushion seat with floral gros point on black background. — 


Height, 3 feet 6 inches; width, 6 feet 


@ 
From the collection of Comtesse de la Rochefoucauld 


[ [Jlustrated | 


Petit Pornr SCREEN Louis XIV Period 


Threefold. Presenting beautiful peonies on an écru background, 


Height, 5 feet 8 inches 


Petir Pornt SCREEN Louis XIV Period 


Similar to the preceding. 
Height, 5 feet 8 inches 


Ser oF Srx WaLNuT CHAIRS Louis Seize Period 


Carved frames; the seats and backs cannes. 


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No. 177. WaLtnut NEEDLEWORK CANAPE 


178. Two NEEpLEepoiInr WALNUT ARMCHAIRS Louis XV Period 


Broad, shaped walnut frames, enriched with floral motives, on cabriole legs. 
Fine original patina. Made by Delancourt, master ébéniste, signed on 
lower back rail. Covered with petit and gros point, the backs presenting young 
man and lady training dogs; trees and flowers in petit point surrounded by 
gros point. ‘The seats, birds and flowers similarly enclosed. 


From the collection of Comtesse de la Roche foucauld 
[Illustrated above | 


100 


179. Two NEEDLEPOINT WALNUT BERGERES Louis XV_ Period 


High serpentined backs, with wings scrolling into arms, enriched with leafage 
and small bouquets of flowers; on cabriole legs. Loose cushion seats. Cov- 
ered with petit and gros point, presenting personages in the backs and birds 
in the seats; the wings covered with gros point in rocaille motives. Excep- 
tionally rich original patina. 


[Illustrated above | 


IOI 


180. 


181. 


182. 


182A. 


NEEDLEWORK WALNUT CANAPE Louis XV Period 


Triple-serpentine molded back, enriched with floral bouquets, with wings 
scrolling into arms; on cabriole legs. Covered with gros point presenting 
varicolored peonies on cream background, 


From the Chateau Neuf sur Lotre 
[ Illustrated | 


NEEDLEWORK WaLNuT ARMCHAIR Louth XV Period 


Broad, shaped walnut frame, enriched with floral motives, on cabriole legs. 
Fine original patina. Covered with petit and gros point, the back presenting 
a variety of subjects in beautiful point St. Cyr; the birds, chimerae and 
flowers surrounded by gros point. 


NEEDLEWORK WALNUT SOFA Régence Period 


High triple-serpentined back, with scrolled wings resting on flat arms finishing 
in plain molded supports, the seat rail enriched with shell motives and scrolled 
leafage and supported on eight cabriole legs. Covered with gros point needle- 
work presenting flowering branches on cream background. Rare. 


Height, 39 inches; length, 6 feet 


Petit Point SCREEN Louis XIV Period 


Presenting fruits and flowers in soft blues, golden-green and coral, on an 
écru background. 
Height, 6 feet 6% inches 


102 


183. NEEDLEWORK WaLNuT BERGERE Louis XV Period 


High arched molded back, with wings scrolling into arms; loose seat cushion. 


Supported on cabriole legs. Covered with gros point presenting peonies on 
écru background. 


From the Chateau de Wideville 
[Illustrated above | 


104 


184. Two NEEpLEworRK WaLNuT ARMCHAIRS Louis XV Period 


Broad, shaped walnut frames, enriched with floral motives, on cabriole legs. 
Fine original patina. Covered with petit and gros point, the backs pre- 
senting a variety of subjects, birds and flowers in petit point surrounded by 
gros point on black background. ‘The landscapes, birds and flowers in the 


seats similarly enclosed. 
From the Comte de Beaumont Collection 


[Illustrated above | 


105 


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Two Watnutr NEEDLEWORK ARMCHAIRS Louis XV Period 


Broad, shaped walnut frames, similar to the preceding. Covered with petit 
and gros point presenting personages, birds and animals in petit point sur- 
rounded by gros point on black background. 


From the Comte de Beaumont Collection 


Two Watnur NEEDLEWORK ARMCHAIRS Louis XV Period 


Broad, shaped walnut frames, similar to the preceding. Covered with petit 
and gros point presenting personages in the backs and landscapes in the seats. 


On black background. 


From the Comte de Beaumont Collection 


NEEDLEPOINT SCREEN ~ XVIII Century 


Fourfold, covered with fine needlepoint presenting varicolored floral and 
jardiniére motives on cream background. 
Height, 4 feet 2 inches; width of each fold, 19 inches 


From the Comte de Beaumont Collection 


[ [dlustrated | 


106 


NEEDLEPOINT SCREEN 


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188. 


NEEDLEPOINT WALNUT ARMCHAIR Louis XIV Period 
High back, scrolled arms and legs. Rich original patina. Covered with 
needlepoint presenting several personages in petit point amid gros point scroll- 
ings on black background. Seat with birds similarly enclosed. 


NEEDLEPOINT WALNUT SETTEE Louis XIV Period 


High serpentined back, open scrolled arms, supports, cabriole legs, richly 
carved with scrolled leafage and rocaille. ‘The back covered with extremely 
fine point St. Cyr needlework, displaying mythological scene in a central 
medallion, ‘“Le Baptéme d’ Achille.” 

Thétis, in rich mantle, holding her son Achille by the heel, plunges him in 
the Styx. Pélée, Achille’s father, and three women attendants, richly robed, 
are standing at her side. Executed in a bewildering variety of colors. 

The seat also with medallion enclosing animals in landscape, surrounded 
by garlands and vases of flowers in petit point on golden-yellow background. 
Frame of a later period. The needlepoint in the back has been enlarged to 


fit the frame. 
Length, 6 feet; height, 41 inches 


From the collection of Comtesse de Gaillard. 
[ Illustrated | 


108 


No. 189. NEEDLEPOINT WALNUT SETTEE 


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190. I'wo NEEDLEPOINT WaLnutr ARMCHAIRS Louis XIV Period 


High serpentined backs; open scrolled arms, supports and cabriole legs richly 
carved with scrolled leafage and rocaille of a later period. ‘The backs and 
seats covered with rare needlepoint presenting vases of flowers surrounded 
by ornaments on yellow background. 


From the collection of Comtesse de Gaillard 


| One illustrated above | 


Piro 


19I. 


Two NEEDLEPOINT WaLnuT ARMCHAIRS Louis XV Period 


Daintily shaped walnut frames, carved with floral motives, on cabriole legs. 
Covered with fine petit and gros point needlework. The backs with point 
St. Cyr medallions presenting interesting scenes, very probably of the his- 
tory of “l’Enfant Prodigue.” One shows a little boy with three shepherds, 
the other the same boy asking his way of a man richly garbed. Seats display- 
ing birds in landscapes executed in petit point amid floral gros point. The 
needlepoint has been enlarged at a later period to fit the frames. 


From the collection of Comte de Bourbon Busset 


[ One illustrated above | 


III 


192. 


‘Two NEEDLEPOINT WALNUT ARMCHAIRS Louis XV Period 


Daintily shaped walnut frames similar to the preceding. Covered with 
needlepoint also similar to the preceding. One back represents a young man 
addressing two prisoners in jail. The other a young man sleeping under 
a tree bordering the water. Seats with birds in petit point amid floral gros 
point. ‘The needlepoint has been enlarged at a later period to fit the frames. 


From the collection of Comte de Bourbon Busset 


[One illustrated above | 


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193. Two NEEDLEPOINT WaLNutT ARMCHAIRS Louis XV Period 


Daintily shaped frames, covered in needlepoint similar to Nos. 191 and 192. 
One back represents a young man with two men richly garbed, and the other 
the return of the prodigal son. Seats similar to the preceding. ‘The needle- 
point has been enlarged at a later period to fit the frames. 


From the collection of Comte de Bourbon Busset 


[One illustrated above | 


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194. NEEDLEPOINT WaLNuT BERGERE Louis XV Period 


High oblong back, open scrolled arms, low cabriole legs and stretcher hand- 
somely carved with scrolled leafage and rocaille. Back covered with fine 
needlework, presenting a group of two figures and birds executed in petit 
point, surrounded by floral gros point of rich coloring on black background, 
Similar gros point loose seat cushion. 


From the Chateau Neuf sur Lowre 
[Illustrated above | 


114 


No. 195B No. 195A 


195. Iwo NEEDLEPOINT FAvTEUILS Louis XIV Period 


Plain walnut frames; high backs, open curved arms and legs. With orig- 
inal patina. Covered in the finest point St. Cyr, presenting varied scenes in 
central medallions: 

(a) The back represents “Le Sacrifice d’Abraham.” Abraham is seen hold- 
ing in his right hand a sword, with which he is about to accomplish the sacri- 
fice. An angel flying overhead restrains his arm. Abraham’s son is kneeling 
before him. 

(s) The back represents “Suzanne et les Vieillards.” In a marble pool, in 
which are seen some fishes, Suzanne is ready to take her bath, when she is 
surprised by the two elders. Background of trees and landscape. ‘The seats 
presenting birds and flowers in petit point surrounded by gros point. 


From the collection of Comtesse de Gaillara 
[Lllustrated above | 


115 


196. 


No. 196A No. 196B 


Two NEEDLEPOINT FAUTEUILS Louis XIV Period 


Frames and needlepoint similar to the preceding. 


(a) The back represents “Pomona :and Vesta.” Pomona, richly robed, is 


depicted with grapes in her left hand and a chalice in her right. Vesta holds 
in her right hand a sceptre; a brazier is placed before her. Background of 
trees and landscape. 


(B) The back presenting “Flora and Cérés.” Flora is seated, holding in 
her hands a garland of flowers. Cérés holds a spike in her left hand. Back- 
ground of trees and landscape. : 


The seats with birds and flowers in petit point surrounded by gros point. 


From the collection of Comtesse de Gaillard 
[Illustrated above | 


116 


197. Two NEEDLEPOINT FAUTEUILS Lows XIV Period 


Frames and needlepoint similar to the preceding. ‘The back represents two 
important personages in rich Oriental garb. Background of trees and land- 
scape. Seats with birds and flowers in petit point surrounded by gros point. 


From the collection of Comtesse de Gaillard 
[[llustrated above | 


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198. 


199. 


No. 198 


NEEDLEWORK WALNUT CHAIsE LONGUE Régence Period 


High scrolled head and arms, styled “corbeille,” on low cabriole legs, carved 


with molded flowers and leafage. Back and loose seat cushion covered with 
fine needlework showing Chinese subjects, chimerae and flowers in petit 


point on golden-yellow background. Height, 36 inches; length, 6 feet 2 inches 


From the collection of Comtesse de Chouvalof 
[ Illustrated | 


NEEDLEPOINT WALNUT CANAPE Louis XIV Period 


High serpentined back, with wings and loose cushion seat. Covered with 
beautiful petit point and point St. Cyr. The back represents a “Musical 
Party.” In a landscape medallion, amid trees and flowers, several per- 
sonages richly garbed are playing varied musical instruments. Executed in 
petit point with rich red, blue, green and yellow, surrounded by ornaments in 
gros point. ‘The seat represents dogs setting off for the hunt, after Oudry, 
surrounded by ornaments in gros point. Wings and armpads covered with 
gros point ornaments. Frame of a later period. 


From the collection of Comte de Bourbon Busset 


[ [/lustrated | 


118 


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XV-XVIIL. CENTURY VELVETS, NEEDLEWORK AND 
TAPESTRY PANELS 


Two GoLD-EMBROIDERED AMICES AVI Century 


Rich green velvet, adorned with appliqué medallion and Gothic floral scroll- 
ings; banded scrolled border. Medallions occupied by symbols. 


Length, 22 inches; width, 10 inches 


VELVET PoRTIERE AVIII Century 


In rich green velvet. 
Length, 7 feet; width, 6 feet 


NEEDLEWORK PANEL Louis XV Pertod 


Presenting flowering plant surrounded by roses and peonies. Executed in 
needlepoint with rich harmonious tones of red, blue, green on cream back- 


ground. , 
Height, 33 inches; width, 39 inches 


NEEDLEWORK PANEL Louis XV_ Period 


Similar to the preceding. 
Height, 33 inches; width, 39 inches 


GoLD-EMBROIDERED VELVET DaLMaTIc French, XVI Century 


Ruby-red velvet. Trimmed with fringe and gold galloon, with brilliant 
sheen. 


Length, 9 feet; depth, 4 feet 


NEEDLEWORK PANEL Flemish, XVI Century 


Late Gothic needlework, composed of five oblong pictures with allegorical 
figures in landscape foreground, surrounded by several subjects and ani- 


mals in petit point. Very curious piece. 
Height, 13 inches; length, 5 feet 


Petir Point SCREEN XVII Century 


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Presenting ‘““The Crucifixion.” Beautifully executed in petit point. 
S y. p p 


Height, 34 inches; length, 27 inches 


Goruic Tapestry CUSHION Flemish, XVI Century 


Presenting a Biblical subject within a rondel, surrounded by roses, tulips and 
millefleurs on a blue background. Woven in fine texture, with beautiful 


red and blue tones. 
21 inches square 


From the Barthélemy Ray Collection 


120 


208. 


209. 


211. 


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Goruic TapEstry CusHION Flemish, XVI Century 
Presenting a Biblical subject within a rondel, similar to the preceding. 


21 inches square 


From the Barthélemy Ray Collection 


GorHic ‘Tapestry CUSHION Flemish, XVI Century 


Presenting a Biblical subject within a rondel, similar to the preceding. 


21 inches square 


From the Barthélemy Ray Collection 


Gotuic TaprEstry CUSHION Flemish, XVI Century 


Presenting a Biblical subject within a medallion surrounded by roses, tulips 


and millefleurs on a blue background. 
21 inches square 


From the Barthélemy Ray Collection 


VERDURE TAPESTRY Flemish, XVII Century 


A wooded landscape, with pool, animated by flowers, birds, etc. In the 
horizon is faintly seen a village with its towers. A beautiful border of fes- 


tooned flowers surrounds the subject. 
Height, 9 feet; length, 7 feet 4 inches 


Two BEAUTIFUL NEEDLEPOINT PANELS Louis XIV Period 


Presenting pagodas with Chinese figures, fantastic birds, dragons and wild 
animals; executed in fine petit point amidst gros point, rocaille motives and 
flowers, in blue, ruby-red, rose and aubergine on a black background. Com- 


panion to the following. 
Height, 9 feet 8 inches; width, 3 feet 8 inches 


Two BEAUTIFUL NEEDLEPOINT PANELS Louis XIV Period 


Companion to the preceding and following. 


Two BrautiruL NEEDLEPOINT PANELS Louis XIV Period 


Companion to the preceding. 


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212. Roya, FLEMIsH “TAPESTRY AVIT Century 


In a wooded river landscape, two ladies are seated near a river. A beautiful 
border of festooned flowers and fruits surrounds the subject. Woven with 
rich crimson dominating the greens, blue, reds and yellows. 


Height, 9 feet 7 inches; length, 10 feet 
[ Illustrated | 


212A. Two NEEDLEPOINT PANELS ~ Louis XIV Period 


Presenting tournés columns with Corinthian capitals, festooned with roses on 
an écru background. Companion to the following. 


Length, 10 feet 2 inches; width, 1514 inches 


212B. Two NEEDLEPOINT PANELS Louis XIV Period 


Companion to the preceding and following. 


Length, 10 feet 2 inches; width, 15% inches 


212c. Two NEEDLEPOINT PANELS Louis XIV Period 


Companion to the preceding and following. 
Length, 10 feet 2 inches; width, 15% inches 


212p. Two NEEDLEPOINT PANELS Louis XIV Period 


Companion to the preceding and following. 
Length, 10 feet 2 inches; width, 15% inches 


212FE. Two NEEDLEPOINT PANELS Louis XIV Period 


Companion to the preceding. 
Length, 10 feet 2 inches; width, 15% inches 


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FLEMIsH RENAISSANCE TAPESTRY Brussels, XVI Cenutry 


Presenting “Le Retour des Vainqueurs.” In a seascape, before a high range 
of mountains, is an animated scene with numerous warriors clad in classic 
Roman attire. Rich original borders of clustered fruits and flowers. 
Woven in rich crimsons, blues, ivories, greens and reds, suffused with rare 
golden-yellows. 

Height, 10 feet; length, 15 feet 4 inches 


[ Illustrated | 


Patr NEEDLEPOINT PANELS Louis XIV Period 


Representing fruits and flowers on a soft brown background. Companion to 


the following. 
Height, 8 feet 6 inches; width, 21% inches 


Pair Petir Point PANELS Louis XIII Period 


Companion to the preceding and following. 
Height, 8 feet; width, 20% inches 


Pair Petit Point PANneE.Ls i Louis XIII Period 


Companion to the preceding. 
Height, 9 feet 5 inches; width, 21% inches 


NEEDLEPOINT PANEL . Louis XIV Period 


Representing allegorical figures and small personages amidst landscapes, castles, 
flowers, draperies and festoons, divided into seven different scenes, the figures 
in petit point against a gros point background in brilliant colors. 

Height, 12 feet; width, 9 feet 2 inches 


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No. 213. FLEMIsH RENAISSANCE “l’APESTRY 


RARE SET OF SIX NEEDLEPOINT PANELS 
AFTER CARTOONS BY VERNET 


214. NEEDLEPOINT PANEL XVIII Century 


Companion to the following. Presenting an animated landscape, with mill 
and mountains on the left. At the centre two men are fishing in the river, 
while another, standing on a bridge, is watching. At the horizon is seen 
a village. The figures are executed in extremely fine petit point; the land- 


scape in gros point of exquisite coloring. Height, 80 inches; width, 44 inches 


From the Chateau de St. Jean des Essartiers (Manche) 
[ dlustrated above | 


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215. NEEDLEPOINT PANEL XVIII Century 


Companion to the preceding and following. On a rock bordering the river 
a woman is seated. ‘Iwo fishermen in a bark are nearby. On the opposite 
shore is a church. In the distance, bridge and mountains. Trees on the 


left complete the scene. Executed in petit and gros point. 


Height, 80 inches; width, 38 inches 
From the Chateau de St. Jean des Essartiers (Manche) 


[Illustrated above | 


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216. NEEDLEPOINT PANEL AVIII Century 


Companion to the preceding and following. Under a tree bordering the 
river, a richly robed woman is seated. Near her a man is fishing. On the 
opposite shore, a house with trees. In the distance to the left, a bridge. 
Executed in petit and gros point. 

Height, 6 feet 8 inches; width, 38 inches 


From the Chateau de St. Jean des Essartiers (Manche) 
[Tlustrated above] 


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217. NEEDLEPOINT PANEL XVIII Century 


Companion to the preceding and following. On the edge of a rock a man 
is seated, smoking a pipe. Another is fishing, while a third in a bark is 
looking on. A village with a castle appears on the opposite shore. A vessel 


with full sails is seen in the distance. 
Height, 6 feet 8 inches; width, 38 inches 


From the Chateau de St. Jean des Essartiers (Manche) 
[Illustrated above | 


218. NEEDLEPOINT PANEL XVIII Century 


Companion to the preceding and following. In the foreground two bare- 
footed men are throwing a net in the river. In the background mountains 


with castles. Executed in petit and gros point. 
Height, 6 feet 8 inches; width, 38 inches 


From the Chateau de St. Jean des Essartiers (Manche) 
[Illustrated above | 


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219. NEEDLEPOINT Tapestry PANEL XVIII Century 


Companion to the preceding. On the bank of a river two women are 
washing. Executed in petit and gros point. In the background a small 


wooden bridge. 
Height, 6 feet 8 inches; width, 38 inches 


From the Chateau de St. Jean des Essartiers (Manche ) 
[Illustrated above | 


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220. 


RoyaL AUBUSSON J APESTRY Louis XVI Period 


After a cartoon by Huet. Presenting two landscape medallions. “Athe sle rs 
one occupied by a seated lady richly robed, with a dog on her knees. Near 
her a gardener holds a floral bouquet in his mght hand and a shovel in the 
left. In the right medallion two children are playing with birds in a cage. 
The centre, between the two medallions, is ornamented with a musical trophy 
with ribbon motives. Vases and garlands of flowers surround the medallions. 
Executed in magnificent tones of red, blue and green on an écru background. 
Border of conventional pattern on viewx rose background. 


Height, 10 feet; length, 12 feet 
From the famous Lowengard Collection : 


[ Illustrated | 


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0. 220. RoyaL AUBUSSON TAPESTRY 


221s 


Royat Beauvais ‘TAPESTRY XVIII Century 


Of the famous “Tenture de Chinoise,” after cartoon by Baptiste, Blin de 
Fontenay and Vernansal. Woven in the Royal Manufacture de Beauvais, 
under the direction of Mérou. Representing “Le Prince en voyage.” 


At the centre, the Prince, his sceptre in his right hand, is carried in a rich 
palanquin by four servants richly garbed. He 1s accompanied by cavaliers 
holding banners. A Chinese attendant sows flowers in his path, while two 
others are prostrated before him. On the left, pagodas and Chinese palaces. 
Trees, flowers, fruits and birds complete this resplendent scene. Magnifi- 
cently executed in the finest weave, with rich harmonious tones of red, blue, 
golden-yellow and green. Narrow border of conventional pattern, simulating 
a frame. Signed, BEAUVAIS, at the centre of the bottom border. 


Height, 10 feet 10 inches; length, 14 feet 4 inches 
From the famous Paul Dutasta Collection 


[ Illustrated | 


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No. 221. RoyaL Beauvais TAPESTRY 


EXTREMELY FINE SET OF SIX FLEMISH NEEDLEWORK 
PANELS 


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222. -PeETir Pornt PANEL Flemish, XVI Century 


Presenting two subjects, “The Creation of the World” and “The Creation 
of Adam.” Framed in border of flowers, animals and cartouches. Executed 
entirely in petit point. Rich mellow coloring. Companion to the following. 


Height, 45 inches; width, 30 inches 
From the collection of Philippe de Bourbon 


[Illustrated above | 


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geome Perit. Pornt PANEL Flemish, XVI Century 


Presenting two subjects, “The Creation of Eve” and “The Serpent in the 
Garden.” Framed in border of flowers, animals and cartouches. Executed 
entirely in petit point. Rich mellow coloring. Companion to the preceding 


and following. 
Height, 45 inches; width, 30 inches 
From the collection of Philippe de Bourbon 


[Illustrated above | 


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224, PETIT POINT MANEE Flemish, XVI Century 
Presenting “Adam and Eve after the Fall” and “Adam and Eve Expelled 


from Paradise.” Framed in border of flowers, animals and cartouches. Exe- 
cuted entirely in petit point. Companion to the preceding and following. 


Height, 45 inches; width, 30 inches 
From the collection of Philippe de Bourbon 


[Illustrated above | 


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p25. Perir PoInT PANEL Flemish, XVI Century 


Presenting subjects from the story of Joseph. Surrounded by flowers and 
animals. Executed entirely in petit point. Rich mellow coloring. Com- 


panion to the preceding and following. 
Height, 45 inches; width, 30 inches 


From the collection of Philippe de Bourbon 
[Illustrated above] 


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226; PErirelointe LANE Flemish, XVI Century 


Presenting subjects from the story of Joseph. Companion to the preceding 
and following. 7 
Height, 45 inches; width, 30 inches 


From the collection of Philippe de Bourbon 
[Illustrated above | 


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S27. Petr Point PANEL Flemish, XVI Century 


Presenting subjects from the story of Joseph. Companion to the preceding. 


Height, 45 inches; width, 30 inches 


From the collection of Philippe de Bourbon 
[Illustrated above | 


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228. 


Rare BrussEts “FEUILLES DE CHoux” TAPESTRY XVI Century 


Of the finest texture, presenting wild animals and flowers amid large 
green leafage. To the right a lion is devouring a ram. ‘To the left, a 
panther emerges from the foliage. A fiery horse, with majestic mane, forms 
the centre, while a little monkey perched on a large leaf looks upon the scene. 
Birds and butterflies complete this fantastic ensemble. Border of arabesques, 
amorini and cartouches on brown background. Woven in the royal Brussels 


looms. Signed, A. M. 
From the Chateau de St. Jean des Essartiers (Manche) 
[ Illustrated | 


No. 


228. RARE BrussELs “FEUILLES DE CyHoux” ‘TAPESTRY 


229. 


RoyaL GoBELIns ‘[APESTRY AVIIT Century 


Presenting “‘La Bataille d’Arbelles,” capital of Assyria in 331 B.C. Alex- 
ander, King of Macedonia, won the war over Darius which made him the 
master of all Persia. In the foreground, numerous warriors richly clad in 
armor are battling. ‘To the left, a general on a fiery horse is slaying the 
soldiery. In the background King Alexander, drawn in a chariot, is com- 
manding his troops. Border simulating a frame with trophies and cartouches. 


Note: This tapestry forms one of the series of the “Great Wars” executed 
by order of Louis XIV for the Chateau de Versailles after the picture by Lebrun, 
in the Louvre Museum. 
Height, 13 feet; length, 21 feet 8 inches 


From the de Wagner-Besangon Collection 
_ [Illustrated | 


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Rare Louis XIII Patntrep “Botserie” Late XVI Century 


This beautiful boiserie is composed of fifty-four painted panels: 

Four large panels represent the four seasons. Seven large panels represent 
landscapes, rivers, lakes, hunting scenes and fishing scenes. Seven smaller 
panels present vases of flowers in beautiful tones and five others present bas- 
kets of fruits. Six small panels present a variety of birds, parrots, roosters, 
partridges, etc. Thirteen medium panels present cartouches with initials. 
The mantelpiece, beautifully carved and painted, is 7 feet high. “The upper 
panel presents a hunting dog. ‘The other panels are decorated with flowers 
and geometrical designs. 

Two superbly painted doors complete this unique room. ‘The panels represent 
rustic scenes, the upper panel of one presents a dog running after a wild duck. 


Meaurements of the room: Length, 22 feet 7 inches; width, 22 feet 7 inches; 
height, 10 feet 2 inches 


From the Chateau de Courcelles (Sarthe) 
[ Illustrated | 


PaINTED Door Louis XIII Period 


Molded frame, painted gray. Lower part decorated with a rustic scene. 
Upper part with arabesques and small paneled glass. 


Height, 6 feet 3 inches 


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